The Farewell (2019)
Based on an actual lie.
Director: Lulu Wang
|Writers: Lulu Wang
|Stars: Awkwafina, Zhao Shuzhen, Hong Lu
Storyline
A headstrong Chinese-American woman returns to China when her beloved grandmother is given a terminal diagnosis. Billi struggles with her family's decision to keep grandma in the dark about her own illness as they all stage an impromptu wedding to see grandma one last time.
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Movie Details
| Original title | The Farewell |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | woman director, east asian lead, family relationships, relationship, wedding, chinese american, grandparent grandchild relationship, family reunion, grandmother, ethical dilemma, family gathering, lung cancer |
| Official site | Visit ↗ |
FAQ
What is The Farewell about?
A headstrong Chinese-American woman returns to China when her beloved grandmother is given a terminal diagnosis. Billi struggles with her family's decision to keep grandma in the dark about her own illness as they all stage an impromptu wedding to see grandma one last time.
When was The Farewell released?
The Farewell was released on Jan 25, 2019 (status: Released).
Who directed The Farewell?
Lulu Wang directed The Farewell.
What is the TMDB rating of The Farewell?
The Farewell has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 from 1,589 votes.